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HYMNS. 


PHILADELPHIA. 

1860. 


HENRY   B.   ASHMEAD,    BOOK   AKD   JOB   PRINTER, 
Sansom  Street  above  Eleventh. 


The  design  of  the  compiler  of  these  hymns 
in  their  choice  and  arrangement,  has  been  to 
place  them  in  the  succession  which  has  been 
deemed  best  for  their  study. 

The  first  thirty  will  be  found  suitable  for 
very  young  children ;  while  a  similar  number  at 
the  end  of  the  volume,  will  only  suit  those  of 
more  mature  and  thoughtful  minds. 

The  large  type,  it  is  hoped,  will  be  found  as 
useful  to  parents,  whose  eyesight  is  beginning 
to  fail,  as  to  the  very  young,  whose  sight  is 
often  prematurely  taxed  by  the  small  print  of 
the  usual  editions. 


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HYMNS. 


1,  The  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

1  How  kind  in  all  his  works  and  ways 

Must  our  Creator  be  ; 
We  learn  some  lesson  of  his  praise 
From  everything  we  see. 

2  The  glorious  sun  that  blazes  high, 

The  moon  more  pale  and  dim, 
With  all  the  stars  that  fill  the  sky, 
Are  made  and  ruled  by  him. 

o  And  this  vast  world  of  ours  below. 
The  water  and  the  land. 
And  all  the  trees  and  flowers  that  grow 
Were  fashioned  by  his  hand. 

4  Yes,  and  he  formed  our  infant  race, 
And  he  is  ever  near 
To  those  who  early  seek  his  face 
By  humble,  earnest  prayer. 


b  HYMNS. 

2»  Ood  made  all  things,  L.  M. 

1  'TwAS  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skies, 

Great  are  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
He  is  more  powerful,  good  and  wise. 
Than  any  child  can  understand. 

2  Bright  angels  bow  before  his  face, 

And  saints  stand  waiting  round  his  throne, 
And  in  that  happy,  holy  place. 

No  sinful  thoughts  or  words  are  known. 

3.  The  tvorks  of  God,  C.  M. 

1  I  LOVE  to  see  the  glowing  sun 

Light  up  the  deep  blue  sky. 

Along  the  pleasant  fields  to  run. 

And  hear  the  brook  flow  by. 

2  How  fresh  and  green  the  trees  appear 

What  blooming  flowers  I  find  ! 
Oh,  surely  God  has  sent  them  here 
To  tell  us  he  is  kind. 

3  The  beasts  that  on  the  herbage  feed. 

Thank  him  in  different  ways ; 
And  little  birds  upon  the  boughs 
Sing  sweetly  to  his  praise. 


HYMNS.  7 

4  Shall  I  alone  forget  to  thank 

The  God  who  made  us  all? 
0  no,  I'll  humbly  kneel  to  him 
And  on  my  Maker  call. 

5  Though  I  am  but  a  little  child, 

Yet  I  to  God  belong ; 
His  works  declare  him  good  and  mild, 
And  he  will  hear  my  song. 

4:«  Who  shall  live  in  Heaven,  S.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  above. 

All  beautiful  and  bright. 
And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord 
Rise  to  that  world  of  light. 

2  There  sin  is  known  no  more. 
Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care ; 

There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holy  there. 

§•  For  Morning  and  Evening.  7's. 

1  Gracious  God !  to  thee  I  pray. 
Give  me  grace  to  pray  aright, 
Guide  and  bless  me  every  day. 
And  defend  me  every  night. 


8  HYMNS. 

2  Let  thy  mercy,  while  I  live, 
Every  needful  want  supply ; 
And  thy  blissful  presence  give, 
To  support  me  when  I  die. 


6.  God's  Works,  P.  M. 

1  The  moon  is  very  fair  and  bright, 

And  also  very  high ; 
I  think  it  is  a  pretty  sight 

To  see  it  in  the  sky : 
It  shone  upon  me  as  I  lay, 
And  seemed  almost  as  bright  as  day. 

2  The  stars  are  very  pretty  too, 

And  scattered  all  about ; 
At  first  there  seems  a  very  few, 

But  soon  the  rest  come  out : 
I'm  sure  I  could  not  count  them  all, 
They  are  so  very  bright  and  small. 

3  God  made  and  keeps  them,  every  one. 

By  his  great  power  and  might : 
He  is  more  glorious  than  the  sun 

And  all  the  /Stars  of  light : 
Yet  though  so  great,  we  by  his  grace, 
If  pure  in  heart  shall  see  his  face. 


HYMNS.  9 

•y.  Brotherly  Love.  L.  M. 

1  The  God  of  heaven  is  pleased  to  see 
A  little  family  agree  ; 

And  will  not  slight  the  praise  they  bring, 
When  loving  children  join  to  sing. 

2  The  gentle  child  that  tries  to  please, 
That  hates  to  quarrel,  fret,  and  tease, 
And  would  not  say  an  angry  word ; 
That  child  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 

3  Great  God !  forgive,  whenever  we 
Forget  thy  will,  and  disagree ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  us  may  find 
The  sweet  delight  of  being  kind. 


8»   .  Child's  Prayer.  7's. 

1  Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Who,  for  me,  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who,  for  me,  became  a  child  ; 
Make  me  humble,  meek  and  mild. 

2  I  thy  little  lamb  would  be, 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  thee ; 
Samuel  was  thy  child  of  old. 
Take  me,  too,  within  thy  fold. 


10  HYMNS. 

9*  The  Child's  Prayer.  T's. 

1  Jesus,  see  a  little  child 

Humbly  at  thy  footstool  stay ; 
Thou  who  art  so  meek  and  mild, 
Stoop,  and  teach  me  what  to  say. 

2  Though  thou  art  so  great  and  high, 

Thou  dost  view^,  with  smiling  face, 
Little  children  when  they  cry, 

"  Saviour !  guide  u:s  by  thy  grace." 

3  Show  me  what  I  ought  to  be. 

Make  me  every  evil  shun ; 
Thee  in  all  things  may  I  see, 
In  thy  holy  footsteps  run. 

4  Jesus  !  all  my  sins  forgive, 

Make  me  lowly,  pure  in  hearty 
For  thy  glory  may  I  live. 

Then  be  with  thee  where  thou  art. 


10«        God  hears,  sees,  and  knows  me.      C.  M. 

1  God  is  in  heaven — can  he  hear 
A  feeble  prayer  like  mine  ? 
Yes,  little  child,  thou  need'st  not  fear, 
He  listeneth  to  thine. 


HYMNS.  11 

2  God  is  in  heaven — can  he  see 

When  I  am  doing  wrong? 
Yes,  that  he  can — he  looks  at  thee 
All  day  and  all  night  long. 

3  God  is  in  heaven — would  he  know 

If  I  should  tell  a  lie  ? 
Yes,  if  thou  saidst  it  very  low 
He'd  hear  it  in  the  sky. 

4  God  is  in  heaven — can  I  go 

To  thank  him  for  his  care  ? 
Not  yet — but  love  him  here  below, 
And  thou  shalt  praise  him  there. 


11,  The  Lord  is  here,  L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  is  here !  He  sees  us  too, 
And  watches  everything  we  do ; 

He  sees  us  when  we  laugh  and  play. 
And  knows  if  we  pretend  to  pray. 

2  The  Lord  is  here  !  0  let  us  be 
Afraid  to  sin,  for  God  can  see ; 
Lest  we  should  be  cast  down  to  hell, 
And  there  in  endless  sorrow  dw^ell. 


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^^  HYMNS. 

12«  (jrod  0U7'  Heavenly  Father.  L.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  and  wilt  thou  be  so  kind, 
The  comfort  of  a  child  to  mind  ? 

I  a  poor  child,  and  thou  so  high, 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky? 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  canst  thou  hear 
My  feeble  and  imperfect  prayer  ? 

Or  wilt  thou  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  one  as  I  can  raise  ? 

3  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee ; 

And  try,  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father?  I'll  depend 
Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend ; 
And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 
Whatever  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

5  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down  and  take  me  in  thy  love. 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 

13.  Obedience.  C.  M. 

1  0  THAT  it  were  my  chief  delight 
To  do  the  things  I  ought ! 


HYMNS.  13 


Then  let  me  tiy  with  all  my  might, 
To  mind  what  I  am  taught. 


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2  Wherever  I  am  told  to  go, 

I'll  cheerfully  obey ; 
Nor  will  I  mind  it  much,  although 
I  leave  a  pretty  play. 

3  When  I  am  bid,  I'll  freely  bring 

Whatever  I  have  got ; 
And  never  touch  a  pretty  thing 
If  mother  tells  me  not. 

4  And  when  I  learn  my  hymns  to  say, 

And  work,  and  read,  and  spell, 
I  wiU  not  think  about  my  play. 
But  try  and  do  it  well. 

5  For  God  looks  down  from  heaven  on  high. 

Our  actions  to  behold ; 
And  he  is  pleased  when  children  try 
To  do  as  they  are  told. 

14.  The  Good  Shepherd,  8,  7. 

1  Jesus  says  that  we  must  love  him ; 
Helpless  as  the  lambs  are  we ; 
But  he  very  kindly  tells  us. 
That  our  Shepherd  he  will  be. 


14  HYMNS. 

2  Heavenly  Shepherd,  please  to  watch  us, 

Guard  us  both  by  night  and  day ; 
Pity  show  to  little  children, 

Who  like  lambs  too  often  stray. 

3  We  are  always  prone  to  wander, 

Please  to  keep  us  from  each  -snare ; 
Teach  our  infant  hearts  to  praise  thee 
For  thy  kindness  and  thy  care. 


15«  Bible  Examples.  C.  M. 

1  Isaac  was  ransomed  while  he  lay 

Upon  the  altar  bound ; 
Moses,  an  infant  cast  away, 
Pharaoh's  own  daughter  found. 

2  Joseph,  by  his  false  brethren  sold, 

God  raised  above  them  all ; 
To  Hannah's  child  the  Lord  foretold 
How^  Eli's  house  must  fall. 

3  David  the  bear  and  lion  slew, 

And  on  Goliath  trod  ; 
Josiah,  from  his  boyhood  knew 
His  Father,  David's  God. 


HYMNS.  15 

4  Children  are  thus  Jehovah's  care, 
Thus  youth  may  seek  his  face ; 
Since  his  own  Son  he  did  not  spare, 
With  him  he  gives  all  grace. 


16.  A  ChilcVs  Prayer.  C.  M. 

1  Lord,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray. 

And  then  accept  ni}^  prayer ; 
For  thou  canst  hear  the  words  I  say, 
For  thou  art  everywhere. 

2  A  little  sparrow  cannot  fall 

Unnoticed,  Lord,  by  thee ; 
And  though  I  am  so  young  and  small,. 
Thou  dost  take  care  of  me. 

3  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that's  right, 

And  when  I  sin,  forgive ; 
And  make  it  still  my  chief  delight 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live. 

4  Whatever  trouble  I  am  in. 

To  thee  for  help  111  call; 
But  keep  me,  more  than  all,  from  sin, 
For  that's  the  worst  of  all. 


16  HYMNS. 

17.  The  Golden  Rule.  C.  M. 

1  To  do  to  others  as  I  would 

■^^hat  they  should  do  to  me ; 
Will  make  me  honest,  kind  and  good, 
As  children  ought  to  be. 

2  I  know  I  should  not  steal,  nor  use 

The  smallest  thing  I  see; 
Which  I  should  never  like  to  lose, 
If  it  belonged  to  me. 

3  And  this  plain  rule  forbids  me  quite, 

To  strike  an  angry  blow ; 
Because  I  should  not  think  it  right 
If  others  served  me  so. 

4  But  any  kindness  they  may  need, 

I'll  do,  whate'er  it  be ; 
As  I  am  very  glad  indeed. 
When  they  are  kind  to  me. 


\Sm  His  name  is  God.  L.  M. 

1  When  I  look  up  to  yonder  sky. 
So  pure,  so  bright,  so  wondrous  high, 
I  think  of  One  I  cannot  see, 
But  One  who  sees  and  cares  for  me. 


HYMNS.  17 

2  His  name  is  God !  he  gave  ine  birth ; 
And  every  living  thing  on  earth, 
And  every  tree  and  plant  that  grows. 
To  the  same  hand  its  being  owes. 

3  'Tis  he  my  daily  food  provides, 
And  all  that  I  require  besides ; 

And  when  I  close  my  slumbering  eye 
I  sleep  in  peace,  for  he  is  nigh. 

4  Then  surely  I  should  ever  love 
This  gracious  God  who  reigns  above ; 
For  very  kind  indeed  is  he, 

To  love  a  little  child  like  me. 

19 •  I  dm  the  creature  of  God.  L.  M. 

1  I  am  the  creature  of  the  Lord ; 

He  made  me  by  his  powerful  word ; 
This  body,  in  each  curious  part. 
Was  formed  by  his  unerring  art. 

2  From  him  my  nobler  spirit  came, 
My  soul,  a  spark  of  heavenly  flame. 
That  soul,  by  which  my  body  lives. 
Which  thinks  and  hopes,  desires  and  grieves, 

3  Is  capable  of  endless  bliss, 

And  worth  a  thousand  worlds  like  this ; 


18  HYMNS. 

It  must  in  heaven  or  hell  remain, 
When  flesh  is  turned  to  dust  again. 

4  To  what  then  should  I  first  attend? 
Or  Avhat  esteem  my  noblest  end  ? 

•    Surely  it  must  be  this  alone, 
That  God  my  Maker  may  be  known : 

5  So  known,  that  I  may  love  him  still, 
And  form  my  actions  by  his  will ; 
That  he  may  bless  me  while  I  live, 
And  when  I  die  my  soul  receive. 

6  Then  in  the  world  of  light  and  love, 
With  saints  and  angel-hosts  above, 
I'll  dwell  forever  in  his  sight. 

In  perfect  knowledge  and  delight. 

20*  God's  Greatness.  C.  M. 

1  0  Lord,  our  God,  how  wondrous  great, 

Is  thine  exalted  name ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  old  and  young  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night. 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light ; — 


HYMNS.  19 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

That  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  should'st  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  raise  his  nature  so ! 

4  0  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  all  the  earth  proclaim. 


2X»  G-od  is  glorious.  C.  M, 

1  How  glorious  is  our  heavenly  King, 

Who  reigns  above  the  sky  ? 
How  shall  a  child  presume  to  sing 
His  dreadful  majesty? 

2  How  great  his  power,  none  can  tell, 

Nor  think  how  large  his  grace ; 
Not  men  below,  nor  saints  that  dwell 
On  high  before  his  face. 

3  Not  angels  that  stand  round  the  Lord 

Can  search  his  secret  will ; 
But  they  perform  his  holy  word, 
And  sing  his  praises  still. 


20  HYMNS. 

4  Then  let  me  join  this  heavenly  train. 
And  my  first  offerings  bring ; 
The  God  of  grace  will  not  disdain 
To  hear  an  infant  sing. 

22.  True  Wisdom.  8.  M. 

1  King  Solomon  of  old 

A  happy  choice  had  made ; 
'Twas  not  for  life,  'twas  not  for  gold. 
Nor  honours  that  he  prayed. 

2  He  chose  the  better  part; 
He  sought  for  purer  joys ; 

A  wise  and  understanding  heart ; 
And  God  approved  his  choice. 

3  Far  better  than  his  crown, 
And  all  his  grand  array, 

That  wisdom  was,  which  God  sent  down 
To  guide  him  on  his  way. 

2S«         Remember  now  ihy  Creator.         C.  M. 

1  PtEMEMBER  thy  Creator  now, 
In  these  thy  youthful  days ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow; 
He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 


HYMNS.  21 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near ; 
For  evil  clays  will  come  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now. 

His  willing  servant  be  ; 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow. 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God  !  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine. 
Devoted  to  thy  fear. 

24o  The  ohjcct  of  our  Creation.         L.  M. 

1  Why  have  we  lips,  if  not  to  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King  ? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  love 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  above  ? 

2  Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made. 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 

Why,  but  that  each  of  us  might  stand 
A  living  wonder  from  his  hand  ? 

3  Why  have  Ave  souls,  if  not  to  know 
The  God  from  whom  our  mercies  flow  ? 


22  HYMNS. 

Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot, 

Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  Him  not ! 

4  Why  have  we  life? — if  not  to  gain 
Immortal  life,  'tis  worse  than  vain : 
This  is  the  end  for  which  'twas  given, — 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  in  heaven. 

5  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  sky. 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed,  and  die  ? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasions  sent 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent? 

6  Surely  it  is — that  robed  in  white. 
And  made  well-pleasing  in  his  sight, 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throng, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song. 

25»  Sincerity/  in  Prmjer.  C.  M. 

1  When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 

As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 

2  Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile  j 

And  when  I  pray  or  sing, 
I'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 


HYMNS.  23 

3  0  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  a  trifler's  part, 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

4  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then,  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice, 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 


26«  Against  Pride  in  Clothes.  L.  M. 

1  How  proud  are  we,  how  fond  to  show 
Our  clothes,  and  call  them  rich  and  new; 
When  the  poor  sheep  and  silk-worms  wore, 
That  very  clothing  long  before  ! 

2  The  tulip  and  the  butterfly 
Appear  in  gayer  coats  than  I  : 
Let  me  be  drest  fine  as  I  will, 

Flies,  worms,  and  flowers  exceed  me  still. 

3  Then  will  I  set  my  heart  to  find 
Inward  adornings  of  the  mind ; 
Knowledge  and  virtue,  truth  and  grace, 
These  are  the  robes  of  richest  dress. 


24  HYMNS. 

4  No  more  shall  worms  with  me  compare ; 
This  is  the  raiment  angels  wear ; 

The  Son  of  God,  when  here  below 
Put  on  this  bless'd  apparel  too. 

5  In  this,  on  earth,  would  I  appear, 
Then  go  to  heaven,  and  wear  it  there ; 
God  will  approve  it  in  his  sight ; 

'Tis  his  own  work,  and  his  delight. 

2T«    The  Creaior  praised  in  Im  ^Yorlc8.  L.  M. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high. 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky. 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame. 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display. 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 


HYMNS.  25 

Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

28o  There  is  a  God.  L.  M. 

1  There  is  a  God  who  reigns  above, 

The  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
I  fear  his  wrath,  I  ask  his  love. 
And  with  my  lips  I  sing  his  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law  which  he  hath  made. 

To  teach  us  all  what  we  must  do ; 
And  his  commands  must  be  obeyed. 
For  they  are  holy,  jus.t  and  true. 

3  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die ; 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come ; 
Thousands  of  children  young  as  I 

Are  called  by  death  to  hear  their  doom. 


26  HYMNS. 

4  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 
Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled, 
There's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 
Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

29»  Children  Mocking.  C.  M. 

1  Our  tongues  were  made  to  bless  the  Lord, 

And  not  to  speak  ill  of  men ; 
When  others  give  a  railing  word, 
We  must  not  rail  again. 

2  Should  any  dare  to  be  profane. 

To  mock,  and  jeer,  and  scoff 
At  holy  things,  or  holy  men. 
The  Lord  shall  cut  them  off. 

30»  Allurements  of  Sin.  7's. 

1  Many  voices  seem  to  say, 

"  Hither,  children — here's  the  way. 
Haste  along,  and  nothing  fear. 
Every  pleasant  thing  is  here  !" 

2  Yes — but  whither  would  ye  lead? 
Is  it  happiness  indeed  ? 

Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  woe  ? 


HYMNS.  27 

3  We  were  made  for  better  things ; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  springs ; 
Like  the  lark  that  upward  flies, 
We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4  We  were  made  to  love  and  fear 
That  great  God  who  placed  us  here. 
Made  to  study  and  fulfill 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5  We  were  made  to  work  awhile, 
Cheerful  at  our  work  to  smile  : ' 
Thinking,  as  we  labour  thus, 
Of  the  heaven  prepared  for  us. 

6  So,  a  pleasant  path  we'll  tread, 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led ; 
Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed. 
Ours  is  happiness  indeed ! 

31»  The  ChilcVs  Hymn.  7's. 

1  Poor  and  needy  though  I  be, 
God,  my  Make'r,  car-es  for  me ; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2  He  will  listen  when  I  pray. 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 


28  HYMNS. 

When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
Keeps  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

3  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky, 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed, 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

4  Though  I  labor  here  awhile, 

He  Avill  bless  me  with  his  smile; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 
I  shall  rest  with  him  at  last. 

32.  What  the  Bible  tells  us,  L.  M. 

1  This  is  a  precious  book  indeed ; 
Happy  the  child  that  loves  to  read ; 

'Tis  God's  own  word,  which  he  hath  given 
To  show  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 

2  It  tells  us  how  the  world  was  made ; 
And  how  good  men  the  Lord  obeyed ; 
And  his  commands  are  in  it  too, 

To  teach  us  what  we  T)ught  to  do. 

3  It  bids  us  all  from  sin  to  fly, 
Because  our  souls  can  never  die  : 

It  points  to  heaven,  where  angels  dwell, 
And  warns  us  to  escape  from  hell. 


HYMNS.  29 

4  But  what  is  more  than  all  beside. 
The  Bible  tells  us,  Jesus  died ; 
This  is  its  first,  its  chief  intent. 
To  lead  poor  sinners  to  repent. 

5  Let  us  be  thankful  that  we  may 
Read  this  good  Bible  every  day; 

And  learn  the  way  that  God  hath  given. 
To  lead  our  souls  to  peace  and  heaven. 


33,  Duty  to  Parents.  C.  M. 

1  Let  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord 

Hear  what  their  teachers  say. 
With  reverence  heed  their  parents'  word. 
And  with  delight  obey. 

2  Have  we  not  heard  what  dreadful  plagues 

Are  threatened  by  the  Lord, 
To  him  who  breaks  his  father's  law, 
Or  mocks  his  mother's  word  ? 

3  But  those  who  worship  God,  and  give 

Their  parents  honour  due. 
Shall  long  on  earth  in  comfort  live, 
And  live  hereafter  too. 


30  HYMNS. 

34:«        Humility  and  Love  of  Christ.       C.  M. 

1  When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne, 

He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
And  all  unhonoured  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 

2  Like  him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace ; 
Like  him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow^. 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took. 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  charms. 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  his  arms 
May  we  for  ever  lie. 


3^«  Hoiv  to  pr-a?/  aricjht.  S.  M. 

1  I  OFTEN  say  my  prayers. 

But  do  I  ever  pray  ? 
Or  do  the  wishes  of  my  heart 
Suggest  the  words  I  say  ? 


HYMNS.  •  31 

2  'Tis  useless  to  implore, 
Unless  I  feel  my  need  : 

Unless  'tis  from  a  sense  of  want 
That  all  my  prayers  proceed. 

3  I  may  as  well  kneel  down 
And  worship  gods  of  stone 

As  offer  to  the  living  God 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 

4  For  words  without  the  heart 
The  Lord  will  never  hear ; 

Nor  will  he  ever  those  regard 
Whose  prayers  are  insincere. 

5  Lord  !  teach  me  what  I  want, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 

Nor  let  me  e'er  implore  thy  grace, 
Not  feeling  what  I  say. 

36«  Early  Instruction,  C.  M. 

1  Happy  the  child  whose  early  years 

Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 


32  •  HYMNS. 

Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

3  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Our  childhood  we  resign ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back,  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 


37.  Lyincj.  S.  M. 

1  God  is  a  God  of  truth. 
And  hates  a  lying  tongue ; 

And  what  is  more  depraved  in  youth  ? 
A  liar  bold  and  young  ? 

2  Nothing  can  be  concealed 
By  the  most  artful  lie  \ 

To  God  it  is  at  once  revealed, 
For  he  is  ever  by. 

38.  L.  M. 

"  Let  the  people  praise  tbee,  0  God ;  let  all  the  people  praise 
thee."     Psalm  Ixvii.  3. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


HYMNS.  33 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  Word : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

39.  The  Birth  of  Christ,  C.  M. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  Fear  not,  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,) 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line. 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed. 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing-bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid. 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 


34  HYMNS. 

Of  angels  praising  God  on  high, 
Who  thus  addresfsed  their  song : 

6  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men. 
Begin  and  never  cease. 

4:0 •  Early  consecration,  CM. 

1  In  the  bright  morn  of  life,  when  youth 

With  vital  ardour  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose. 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved. 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days ; 
And  cares,  and  toils,  in  endless  round 
Encompass  all  thy  ways  : 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age 

With  vain  regret  deplore. 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys 
That  now  return  no  more. 


HYMNS.  35 

True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
0  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 

To  make  its  evenino;  blest ! 


4:1»  Value  of  Religion.  7's. 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  live, 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 
After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity ! 
Be  the  living  God  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

42»         '  Time  is  Flying.  C.  M, 

1  How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears  ! 

And  weeks,  how  long  are  they ! 
Months  move  along,  as  if  the  years 
Would  never  pass  away. 

2  But  months  and  years  are  passing  by, 

And  soon  must  all  be  gone  ; 
For  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly. 
Eternity  comes  on. 


36  HYMNS. 

3  Days,  months,  and  years  must  have  an  end 

Eternity  has  none : 
'Twill  always  have  as  long  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  begun. 

4  Great  God,  an  infant  cannot  tell  • 

How  such  a  thing  can  be ; 
I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long,  long  time  with  thee. 


4:3»  The  Guide  of  the  Young.  C.  M. 

1  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  impart, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
0  may  its  precepts  guide  our  youth. 
And  w^ell  support  our  age. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 


HYMNS.  37 

Lord,  send  thy  word  to  every  heart. 

By  thine  almighty  voice  : 
Early  from  sin  may  we  depart, 

And  make  thy  love  our  choice. 


4:4L»  Chad's  Example.  L.  M. 

1  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise. 

And  teaipt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife; 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

2  0  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  and  ready  to  forgive ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind. 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

3  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  supremely  bright. 

4  But  0  how  blind,  how  w^eak  we  are ! 

How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside  ! 
Lord !  we  depend  upon  thy  care. 
We  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 


38  HYMNS. 

5  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 

To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ; 
Make  us  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
0  Saviour !  daily  more  like  thee. 

4L5«  Jesus  Christ  an  Example.  P.  M. 

1  Jesus  when  a  little  child 

Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be; 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled, 

Was  the  Saviour's  infancy  : 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
In  the  person  of  his  Son. 

2  As  in  age  and  strength  he  grew. 

Heavenly  wisdom  filled  his  breast ; 
Crowds  attentive  round  him  drew. 

Wondering  at  their  infant  guest : 
Gazed  upon  his  lovely  face. 
Saw  him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  In  his  heavenly  Father's  house, 

Jesus  spent  his  early  days  ; 
There  he  paid  his  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  his  Father's  praise; 
Thus  it  was  his  lot  to  gain 
Favour  both  with  God  and  man. 


HYMNS.  39 

Father,  guide  our  steps  aright, 

111  the  way  that  Jesus  trod ; 
May  it  be  our  great  delight 

To  obey  thy  will,  0  God  ? 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  given 
Endless  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 


4:G»  Morning  H?/mn.  L,  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  of  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Glory  to  Thee,  who  safe  has  kept. 
And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

3  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew. 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will. 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


40  HYMNS. 

47o  The  Night  of  Death,  S.  M. 

1  The  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 
The  evening  shades  appear ; 

0  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 

So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 

May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

48»  The  Bequest.  C.  M. 

1  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


HYMNS.  41 

49.  The  Heavenly  Salhath.  L.  M. 

1  Another  six  day's  work  is  done^ 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Draws  us  away  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  0  may  our  prayers  and  praises  rise 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 

4  In  holy  duties  may  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away ; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 


SO*  Omniscienoe,  L.  M. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through, 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 


42  HYMNS. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  How  awful  is  thy  searching  eye  ! 

Thy  knowledge,  0  how  deep  !  how  high  ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast. 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast 
Where'er  I  rove,  w  here'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  evil  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

51»  ^^  cannot  trust  Liars.  L.  M. 

1  0  'tis  a  lovely  thing  for  youth 

To  walk  betimes  in  wisdom's  way ! 
To  fear  a  lie,  to  speak  the  truth. 
That  w^e  may  trust  to  all  they  say ! 

2  But  liars  we  can  never  trust. 

Though  they  should  speak  the  thing  that's 
true; 


HYMNS.  43 

And  lie  that  does  one  fault  at  first, 
And  lies  to  hide  it,  makes  it  two. 

3  Have  children  never  heard,  nor  read, 

How  God  abhors  deceit  and  wrong  ? 
How  Ananias  was  struck  dead, 

Caught  with  a  lie  upon  his  tongue  ? 

4  So  did  his  wife  Sapphira  die. 

When  she  came  in,  and  grew  so  bold 
As  to  confirm  the  wicked  lie, 

That,  just  before,  her  husband  told. 

5  The  Lord  delights  in  them  that  speak 

The  words  of  truth ;  but  every  liar 
Must  have  his  portion  in  the  lake 

That  burns  with  brimstone  and  with  fire. 

52«  Conscience.  7's. 

1  When  a  foolish  thought  within 

Tries  to  take  us  in  a  snare. 

Conscience  tells  us,  "  It  is  sin," 

And  entreats  us  to  beware. 

2  If  in  something  we  transgress. 

And  are  tempted  to  deny, 
Conscience  says,  "  Your  fault  confess  ; 
Do  not  dare  to  tell  a  lie." 


44  HYMNS. 

3  In  the  morning,  when  we  rise, 

And  would  fain  omit  to  pray, 
'^  Child  consider,"  Conscience  cries, 
"  Should  not  God  be  sought  to-day  ?" 

4  When  our  angry  passions  rise. 

Tempting  to  revenge  an  ill ; 
"  Now  subdue  it,"  Conscience  cries, 
"  And  command  your  temper  still." 

5  Thus,  without  our  will  or  choice. 

This  good  monitor  within, 
With  a  secret,  gentle  voice. 
Warns  us  to  beware  of  sin. 

6  But  if  we  should  disregard, 

While  .this  friendly  voice  would  call, 
Conscience  soon  will  grow  so  hard, 
That  it  will  not  speak  at  all. 


53»  Our  Father  in  Heaven.  ll's. 

1  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name  : 
May  thy  kingdom,  all  holy,  on  earth  be  the 

same. 
0  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  breads 
It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed. 


HYMNS.  45 

2  Forgive  our  transgression,  and  teach  us  to 

know 
That  humble  compassion  that  pardons  each 

foe. 
Save  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and 

sin; 
And  thine  be  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

54.  But  tivo  Wmjs.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  : 

All  others  go  astray ; 
Narrow,  but  pleasant  is  the  road, 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  dangers  must  be  past ; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last. 

3  While  the  broad  road,  w^here  thousands  go, 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know. 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

4  But  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide. 

Or  wander  from  thy  way. 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 


46  HYMNS. 

55m  Happhiess,  7,  6. 

1  It  is  not  earthly  pleasure, 

That  withers  in  a  day ; 
It  is  not  mortal  treasure. 

That  flieth  soon  away ; 
It  is  not  friends  that  leave  us, 

It  is  not  sense  nor  sin, 
That  smile  but  to  deceive  us, 

Can  give  us  peace  within. 

2  But  'tis  religion  bringeth 

Joy  beyond  earth's  control; 
Rich  from  the  throne  it  springeth 

A  fountain  to  the  soul ; 
He  that  is  meek  and  lowly, 

The  Saviour's  face  shall  see ; 
To  none  but  to  the  holy. 

Heaven's  gates  shall  opened  be. 

56.  Frailf?/.  S.  M. 

1  The  lilies  of  the  field, 

That  quickly  fade  away. 

May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield. 

For  we  are  frail  as  they. 

2  Just  like  an  early  rose, 

I've  seen  an  infant  bloom  : 


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But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows. 
Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

3  Then  let  us  think  on  death, 

Though  we  are  young  and  gay ; 
For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4  To  God,  who  made  them  all, 

Let  children  humbly  cry ; 
And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
.     They'll  be  prepared  to  die. 

57o  Mariners  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  Happy  is  he  who  early  steers. 

Like  a  trim  vessel,  straight  for  heaven; 
Who  Christian  colours  bravely  rears, 

And  keeps  the  course  that  God  has  given. 

2  Life  is  the  ocean;  years  the  tide 

That  floats  ten  thousand  barks  along  \ 
Sins  are  the  rocks  on  every  side 

Where  passion  drives  a  current  strong. 

3  Pleasure  that  looks  so  bright  and  fair, 

Is  like  the  shallows,  set  with  sands ; 
And  many  a  wreck,  forlorn  and  bare, 
Lies  high  and  dry  upon  those  strands. 


48  HYMNS. 

4  Faith  is  the  compass,  firm  and  true, 

Whose  needle  points  to  Christ  the  pole ; 
That  morning  star  will  guide  us  through. 
Though  winds  may  howl  and  waves  may 
roll. 


58»  The  melloiv  Eve  is  gliding. 

1  The  mellow  eve  is  gliding 

Serenely  down  the  west; 
So,  every  care  subsiding. 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  w^oodland  hum  is  ringing 

The  daylight's  gentle  close ; 

May  angels  round  me  singing, 

Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted. 
May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendour  dawning, 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break ; 
0  !  on  the  last  bright  morning. 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 


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59.  (^o^ll  to  Praise.  7's. 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King; 
As  we  journey^  sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

4  Lord  !  obediently  we'll  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


G0»         The  hroacl  and  narroio  Way, 

1  Strive,  for  the  way  is  strait 
In  which  the  Snviour  trod ; 
And  narrow  is  the  gate 
That  leadeth  up  to  God. 


g5tO  HYMNS. 

Cut  off  the  ensnaring  hand, 
Pluck  out  the  ensnaring  eye ; 

Turn  ye  at  God's  command ; 
Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  ? 

2  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

Who  find  the  living  w\ay ; 
Children,  alas  !  will  you 

Still  blindly  go  astray  ? 
0  shun  the  crowded  gate. 

Though  wide  it  seem,  and  fair, 
'Twill  bring  you,  soon  or  late. 

To  anguish  and  despair. 

3  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom  : 
Strive,  night  is  coming  on, 

Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 
Ask  ;  mercy  shall  be  given  ; 

Seek  as  for  hidden  gold  ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 

61.  The  Lord's  Prayer,  L.  M, 

1  Our  Father,  full  of  grace  divine, 

To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid ; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  glory  shine, 
And  be  thy  will  on  earth  obeyed. 


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2  Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day, 

And  all  our  wants  do  thou  supply ; 
With  gospel  truths  feed  us,  we  pray. 
That  we  may  never  faint  or  die. 

3  Extend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew. 

Our  each  offence  in  love  forgive ; 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too. 
And  let  us  free  from  evil  live. 

4  For  thine's  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 

And  all  the  glory  waits  thy  name ; 
Let  every  land  thy  grace  adore. 
And  sound  a  long  and  loud  Amen. 

62.  For  the  Holy  Spirit,  L.  M. 

1  My  Father,  w^hen  I  come  to  thee, 
I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee. 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face, — 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace. 

2  I  plead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son ; 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  has  done  ; 
0  may  I  feel  his  love  for  me. 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free  ! 

3  To  guide  me,  Lord,  be  ever  nigh ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wants  supply ; 


52  HYMNS. 

With  favour  crown  my  youthful  days, 
And  my  whole  life  shall  bear  thy  praise. 

4   Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 
'Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above. 


G3»  Blessings  of  the  Godly.  S.  M. 

1  The  man  is  ever  blest 

Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways ; 
Amongst  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place  : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight, 

Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  nio:ht. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive. 
With  waters  near  the  root ; 

Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 
They  no  such  blessings  find ; 

Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 


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5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment-seat, 

Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet. 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 
The  way  the  righteous  go  ; 

But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

64.  Worship.  11,  12. 

1  0  Lord,  let  our  songs  find  acceptance  before 

thee, 
And   pierce   through  the   skies   to  thine 

uppermost  throne ; 
For  thou  stoopest   to  listen  when   mortals 

adore  thee. 
And  sendest  thy  blessings  like  messengers 

down. 

2  Our  Father,  our  Father,  we  ask  thee  to  guide 

us, 
And  keep  us  from  sin  till  life's  journey  be 
o'er ; 
Then  the  last  sigh  of  nature,  whate'er  else 
betide  us. 
Shall  waft  iis  to  glory,  when  time  is  no 
more. 


54  HYMNS. 

3  Then,  then  will  we  sing  the  sweet  song  of 
the  blessed, 
And  mingle  our  strains  w'ith  the  myriads 
above ; 
Far  surpassing  all  strains  that  our  tongues 
e'er  expressed, 
And  Jesus,  the  chorus,  and  Infinite  Love. 

65.  The  Ark.  S.  M. 

1  Behold  the  ark  of  God  ! 
Behold  the  open  door ! 

Hasten  to  gain  the  blest  abode. 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

2  There  safe  shalt  thou  abide. 
There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest : 

And  every  wish  be  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

3  And  when  the  waves  of  wrath, 
Again  the  earth  shall  fill. 

Thine  ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire, 
And  rest  on  Zion's  hill. 

66.  Love  of  God.  7's. 
1  Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

Who  from  yon  bright  world  above 


HYMNS.  55 

Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  his  grace : 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
He  by  all  must  be  obeyed ; 

What  are  we,  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below ! 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

3  God,  thus  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  a  Saviour's  blood, 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure : 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name. 
Let  his  glory  be  th}^  theme ; 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home. 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come  : 
Praise,  0  praise  the  God  of  love. 

OT*  God's  Protection,  8's. 

1  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer. 

Thou  Shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 


56  HYMNS. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me : 
And  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have. 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand ;' 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save. 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

68.  Ood  eternal  C.  M. 

1  0  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  : 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 


HYMNS.  57 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
Through  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Time,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 

We  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5  0  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

e9.  Heaven.  C.  M. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides. 

And  never-wdthering  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 


58  HYMNS. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  ; 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er  ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


•yO*  Pressing  omvards.  C.  M. 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve 

And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around. 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 


HYMNS.  59 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 


71«  What  is  Fraijer.  C.  M. 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire^, 

Unuttered  or  expressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh. 

The  falling  of  a  tear  ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say, — ^'  Behold  he  prays." 


60  HYMNS. 

72.  The  Benefits  of  Prcujcr.  L.  M. 

1  Prayer  is  appointed  to  convey 

The  blessings  God  designs  to  give  ; 
Long  as  they  live  should  Christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress ; 

If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay ; 
If  guilt  deject ;  if  sin  distress  ; 

In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

3  *Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak  ; 

Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame, 
Pra}^,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak ; 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

4  Depend  on  him,  thou  canst  not  fail ; 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known ; 
Fear  not,  his  merits  must  prevail ; 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 


T3«        Reliance  on  divine  Assistance.       S.  M. 

1  Heirs  of  unending  life. 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
0  let  us  our  salvation  work 

With  trembhng  and  with  fear. 


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2  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown ; 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 

His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too ! 


7J:»  Christian  Warfare.  S.  M, 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 
And  put  your  armour  on. 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Son  ; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power. 

Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might. 
With  all  his  strength  endued ; 

But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God ; 


62  HYMNS. 

4  That  having  all  things  clone, 
And  all  your  conflicts  past, 

Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 


*75»  The  Danger  of  Delay.  L.  M. 

1  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  0  hasten  mercy  to  implore. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  hours  are  gone. 

3  0  hasten,  sinner,  to  return. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  0  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is.  begun. 


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,; 


•y©  Oommunmi  tvitJi  God.  L.  M. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amid  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below. 
And  let  my  God,  mj'  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense. 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

77.  "  It  is  finishedr  L.  M. 

1  'Tis  finished — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died. 
'Tis  finished — yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finished — all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said. 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  long  designed. 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 


64  HYMNS. 

3  'Tis  finished — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore  ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finished,  this,  my  dying  groan. 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  : 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and 
sky. 


T8»         The  Fear  of  Death  removed.        L.  M. 

1  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are ; 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 


HYMNS.  65 

3  0  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past ! 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

79.  L.  M. 

"Nov  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  the  evidence  of 
things  not  seen." — Heb.  xi.  1. 

1  As  when  the  weary  traveler  gains 

The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if,  o'er  the  plains, 
He  eyes  his  home  the'  distant  still : 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies. 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  'Tis  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell 

With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day : 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 


66  HYiMNS. 

80«  Heaven  desirable.  ll's. 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way  ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  ns  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for 

its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin. 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent 
tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome  the 

tomb  ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom  : 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  aVise, 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode. 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns ; 


HYMNS.  67 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
The    Saviour   and   brethren    transported   to 

greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 
soul ! 

8X»  ^  hroJcen  Heart  I  hring.  L.  M. 

1  0  THOU  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  ; 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie ; 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 


68  HYMNS. 

S2*      I  Icnow  that  my  Redeemer  liveih.     L.  M. 

1  I  KNOW  that  my  Iledeemer  lives  ; 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
He  lives,  mv  ever-livins'  head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  w^ith  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  w^ith  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glorj^  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 


HYMNS.  W 

83.  The  fadiJiful  Appeal  Ti 

1  SiNXERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Maker  asks  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  w^ith  himself  to  live  ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands  ; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  love  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why  : 
He  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  you  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  careless  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  w^hy  w^ill  ye  die  ? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why : 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 


Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
0  ye  dying  sinners,  w^hy. 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 


70  HYMNS. 

84:»  Importance  of  Time.  8,  8,  6. 

1  Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

2  0  God  !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late. 

By  thy  almighty  grace. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day. 

When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  : 
0  tell  me.  Lord,  shall  I  be  there. 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  I 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  joy  and  holy  fear. 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ; 
Assist,  0  Lord,  a  feeble  worm, 
Then  shall  I  all  thy  will  perform. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 


HYMNS.  71 

85,  Christ  our  King.  L.  M. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  he  made. 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  song  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 

86.  True  Zeal,  C.  M. 

1  Zeal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
The  fire  of  love  supplies ; 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 


72  HYMNS. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear  ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 

And  be  applauded  here ; 
But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain, 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

4  0  Lord,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown, 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

Sy,  IIo2)e  of  Heaven.  P.M. 

1  Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  ; 
Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 


HYMNS.  73 

Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, 
Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 

So  the  soul  that's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 

Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant,  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

88»  Confidence  in  God.  CM. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power ! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed  ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 


74  HYMNS. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  : 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour. 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear. 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 


89.  The  Spirit's  Influence.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


HYMNS.  75 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great ! 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


00»  Leaning  on  Christ.  L.  P.  M, 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain. 
Experienced  every  human  pain. 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears. 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears.    • 


T6  HYMNS. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way. 
To  fly  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  should  not  do  ; 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  And  0,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day. 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

91.  7's. 

"Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are  evil." — Eph.  v.  16. 

1  Sinner,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep. 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path  : 
Watchful  tread  that  path  ;  be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime. 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time ; 


HYMNS.  77 

Life  secure  without  delay, 
Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still ; 
Called  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will : 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

92.  The  Heavenly  Rest.  L.  M. 

1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above : 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  There  languor  shall  no  more  oppress ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease, 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

4  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  sin ; 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline, 
But  with  unfadino'  lustre  shine  ? 


78  HYMNS. 


03»  Invitation  to  Praise.  S.  M. 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 


2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields. 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


HYMNS.  79 

04«  The  Burden  of  Sin.  L.  M. 

1  0  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 

0  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Kest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  low^ly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within. 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove  ; 
Thy  cross  was  stained  with  hallowed  blood 
That  I  might  taste  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would — but  thou  must  give  the  power ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 


80  '  HYMNS. 

95,  Refuge  for  the  Tempted.  Ts, 

1  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly  ; 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high ! 

2  Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm. of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
0  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  oh !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed. 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

'      5  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 


HYMNS.  81 

6  Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 
Rise  to  all  eternity  ! 

96.  8,  7. 

"  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy ;  my  heart  shall  rejoice  in  thy  salva- 
tion.— Ps.  xiii.  5. 

1  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure. 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ;   ^ 
Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended. 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come ; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 


82  HYMNS. 

dT.  Rock  of  Ages.  7's. 

1  Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring. 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 

^       Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

08»      TJic  Presence  of  Christ  desired,     L.  M. 

1  0  THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee ; 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  me  free. 


HYMNS.  83 

2  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

3  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow. 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart. 

To  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 


99«  The  Lord  is  our  Shepho^d.  ll's. 

1  The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd,  our  guardian  and 

guide ; 
Whatever  we  want  he  will  kindly  provide, 
To  sheep  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  abound. 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  will  surround. 

2  The  Lord  is  our  Shepherd,  what  then  shall 

we  fear. 
What  danger  can  move  us,  while  Jesus  is 

near  ? 
Not  when  the  time  calls  us  to  walk  through 

the  vale 
Of  the  shadow  of  death,  shall  our  hearts  ever 

fail. 


84'.  HYMNS. 

3  Though  afraid  of  ourselves   to  pursue  the 

dark  way, 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay, 
For  we  know  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  it 

is  past, 
To  a  fountain  of  life  it  will  bring  us  at  last. 

4  The  Lord  has  become  our  salvation  and  song, 
His  blessings  have  followed  us  all  our  life  long; 
His  name  we  will  praise  while  he  lends  us 

our  breath. 
Be  cheerful  in  life  and  be  happy  in  death. 

100.  Us 

"  The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God." — Ps.  Ixii.  7. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ; 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath 

said. 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled : 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  0  be  not  dismayed, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll   strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and   cause 

thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 


HYMNS.  85 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to 

The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  has  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavour  to 

shake, 
m  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. 


